What does the acronym "MTM" stand for in pharmacy practice?

The acronym "MTM" stands for Medication Therapy Management. This term encompasses a range of health care services aimed at optimizing therapeutic outcomes for patients. It involves the systematic review of a patient's medication regimen to ensure that medications are being used safely and effectively. MTM services typically include comprehensive medication reviews, medication reconciliation, assessing medication adherence, and providing patients with education about their medications.

Medication Therapy Management is particularly crucial in promoting patient safety and improving health outcomes by reducing the risk of medication errors and adverse drug interactions. It also helps healthcare professionals identify and resolve issues related to medications, ensuring that patients have proper access to their medications and understand how to use them effectively. Through MTM, pharmacists play a key role in enhancing the overall quality of patient care in the pharmacy setting.

Other acronyms provided do not accurately represent the established term used within the pharmacy and healthcare community to describe these comprehensive medication management services.